CAARI Leads Workshop on Green Jobs in Nigeria's Energy Sector

On September 17, 2026, the Climate Awareness Advocacy and Resilience Initiative (CAARI) organized a hybrid workshop titled “Catalysing Green Jobs Through Low Carbon Transition in Nigeria,” in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy, Include Knowledge Platform, Advocacy for Policy Innovation, and Society for Development and Community Empowerment (SDCE). The event took place simultaneously in Owerri, Imo state, and Damaturu, Yobe state, attracting stakeholders nationwide to explore pathways for creating employment in the renewable energy sector.

Hon. Afam Ogene, Chairman of the House Committee on Renewable Energy, assured attendees that the renewable energy bill would be passed before the 2027 general elections. Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie, Chairman of the Committee on Environment in Imo state, urged participants to seize opportunities in the green energy sector.

Dr. Mohammed Baba Adamu, CAARI's Climate Action Lead, emphasized the organization's commitment to grassroots advocacy and connecting job seekers with employers in the green energy sector, aiming to unlock economic opportunities for the youth in the North East.